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Feature articles this week:

Carcass weights high and slaughter levels rebound - Historically, carcass weights seasonally decline from April through June as yearling supplies decline and fall placed calves come to market at lower weights. This year due to COVID-19 induced slaughter disruptions, carcass weights had been counter-seasonally increasing. As of the week ending May 30th, carcass weights for all cattle averaged 866 lbs ...

Wholesale Meat Prices Rollercoaster - Supply chain issues related to COVID-19 have sent wholesale red meat prices to new heights, with the biggest impact being on the beef market. To put into perspective, the record high Choice cutout price was previously set in May of 2015 at $265/cwt. At the end of February 2020, the price was $205/cwt. Prices started escalating rapidly, and finally peaked in mid-May at $475/cwt ...